Job Description

40 hour contract

Due to internal promotion, my friendly and supportive client is an extremely reputable care home provider who now has a rare and exciting opportunity near Leatherhead for a Deputy Home Manager for their small nursing home.

Will be expected to do 24 hours as an RGN unless the manager is not available at which point all the hours will be supernumerary.

Main responsibilities of Deputy Home Manager role:

You will play a key role within the home, taking the time to get to know our residents and their families, so you can ensure the best possible person centred care is delivered

You will be responsible for creating and updating care plans to ensure they are accurately maintained for auditing purposes, maintaining clear, precise and up-to-date medication records for all our residents

You will take responsibility for all aspects and areas of care within the home, whilst promoting our key values of choice, dignity and respect

Always seeking to share your clinical knowledge and experience, you will provide valuable support to members of the home's care team, offering valuable guidance and assistance

Creating and developing strong relationships with our customers, you will play an important role in strengthening the brand and raising the care home's profile

You will occasionally be expected to provide cover outside of normal hours, as required.

Skills & Behaviours required for Deputy Home Manager role:

RGN- Registered General Nurse-our client will look at an experienced RGN looking to take the next step in their career

Someone who shares their passion and dedication for making every day special for our residents

The ability to build a warm rapport with residents and their families

A natural educator with leadership experience, you will constantly look for ways to share knowledge of best practice with those around you

A good time manager, who can prioritise effectively and work independently

Are you a qualified Nurse either out in your career or looking for a more senior position? If so, Sammons Healthcare would like to offer our expertise and assistance. We have vacancies nationwide for RGNs RMNs and RNLDs. Additionally if you are currently seeking a post as an Area, Home or Deputy Manager, Senior Nurse or Clinical Lead then please send your CV to us along with your requirements and we will endeavour to find the right position for you.

We endeavour to reply to all applications. However if you have not heard from us within 7 days you have been unsuccessful with this particular role. You are very welcome to apply to future advertisements placed by The Sammons Group.

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We are committed to supporting and promoting diversity in the workplace, and welcome applications from candidates regardless of age, belief, disability, ethnic origin/nationality, gender/gender reassignment, marital/civil partnership status, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation - we recruit on the basis of talent. If you require reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process, please let us know.

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